Synopsis
Embodied Posture contains valuable information for yoga teachers and students alike. Embodied Posture Methodology, or EPM, empowers you to align yoga postures to best suit your uniqueness. Through over 25 years of studying the human body and teaching yoga, Stacy Dockins developed this innovative approach that integrates bio-individuality and long-term, sustainable functional wellness. Combining body awareness, science, and exploration, Stacy provides practical information you can immediately apply on your mat to get the most out of your practice. Each posture is presented as a collection of movement actions, enabling you to skillfully deconstruct and reconstruct them for your maximum benefit. Clear, brilliant photographs layered with detailed anatomical illustrations show the inner workings of the poses. Discussions of possible structural limitations and common injuries as well as helpful modifications are included. Plus, Stacy's exploratory cues will guide you to experience various sensations available in the postures. Whether you are a student or a teacher, EPM will show you how to critically approach postural alignment. Yoga poses will be more accessible and effective than ever before. Most importantly, you will cultivate the tool of Embodiment, the ability to tune in to what is arising from within your own body. The book contains 62 detailed yoga posture breakdowns with exploratory cues / modifications / variations / contraindications, information on 15 common yoga injuries, 100 anatomical teaching themes, and much more.
About the Author
A perpetual student at heart, Stacy Dockins is especially fascinated by the science behind long-term musculoskeletal functionality and overall physical and mental wellness. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M in 1994, she has continued her formal education with several additional courses in nutritional therapy, organic chemistry, anatomy, and physiology. Through EdX.org, she co-teaches the online course, The Science and Practice of Yoga, which has had over 19,000 participants from around the globe thus far. Embodied Posture is her first book. In addition to teaching weekly yoga and meditation classes for over 25 years, Stacy has trained and mentored hundreds of new yoga teachers. She and her husband, Dave, co-own the Yoga Project studios in Ft. Worth, Mansfield, and Arlington, Texas. They jointly lead teacher trainings and wellness retreats in Texas, Thailand, Bali, and Costa Rica. A few of her other interests include road cycling, plants, nature, and books. When they aren t out exploring backroads on their bikes, Stacy and Dave might be at home cooking, reading, or practicing together. They have three grown children. Along with Dave, Jake, Kera, Luke, and the family dog Buster are the main loves of Stacy s life. For a peek into their world, follow them on Instagram: @txyogastacy and @txyogadave.
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